A warm welcome and professional service: Colombia is renowned for wide smiles and warm hearts. Whether meeting in a major city, resort or charming village, you’ll notice a synergy between local convention bureaus, hotels and other stakeholders. CMP-certifed hospitality professionals ensure your event’s success. 8 REASONS TO MEET IN COLOMBIA International connectivity: Colombia is closer than you think! As the world’s gateway to South America, it’s a direct, six-hour fight from Toronto to Bogotá or Montreal to Bogotá via Air Canada and Avianca, with fights offered weekly. Air Transat fies seasonally (November to April), from Toronto to Cartagena and Montreal to Cartagena. Within Colombia, commuter fights are the quickest way to move between cities. Sustainability: Colombia is a world leader in sustainable tourism that respects local cultures and communities. A signatory to the global Future of Tourism Coalition’s 13 guiding principles, the country is committed to green infrastructure, mitigating climate impacts and enhancing sustainable local supply chains. Access Meaningful Map of Colombia to learn more about Colombia’s authentic cultural experiences. State-of-the-art infrastructure: Colombia has what it takes to host high-impact business events, with 27 modern convention centres offering fexible space for conferences, conventions, symposiums and gala events. Learn more about Colombia’s key meeting destinations. World-class accommodations: With 228,900 guestrooms offered by more than 9,000 hotels and accommodation providers, Colombia is sure to please every taste. International hotel brands include Accor, Hilton, Marriott, NH Hotel Group, Oxo Hotels, Hyatt, Sirenis, IHG and Wyndham. Non-traditional venues: Colombia boasts more than 117 non-traditional venues that are like nothing your group has experienced before: Walled cities, castles, beachfront resorts, mountain villas and meeting space in the Amazon rainforest at the National University of Colombia, Leticia. Affordability: Colombia offers a favourable exchange rate. The cost of holding a business event in Colombia is 75% lower than in the United States and 60% less than in Mexico, according to a study by PROCOLOMBIA and research frm STA Consultores. Hosting track record: Agriculture, energy, fnancial services, infrastructure, life sciences, information technology and creative industries are among Colombia’s key growth sectors. Domestic expertise attracts important global gatherings, including: • 60th Annual ICCA World Congress (2021); Cartagena de Indias • One Young World Caucus (2018); Bogotá • 16th World Summit of Nobel Peace Prize Laureates (2017); Bogotá
